To engage our parishioners in this beautiful Season of Advent in preparation for Christmas, the following spiritual exercises and activities are offered to families and individuals at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Advent Wreath
Place one on your dining table.
Nativity Scene
Set up a manger in your living room (add Baby Jesus on Christmas).
Lights
Illuminate your home with Christmas lights.
Home Altar
Use purple cloth and light Advent candles.
Attend the Hallow Advent Mission: Becoming Pilgrims of Hope
Tuesday, December 3rd (Spanish)
Wednesday, December 4th (English)
Thursday, December 5th (Bilingual, with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament)
Advent Daily Reflections Booklet
Get your copy at Mass: Becoming Pilgrims of Hope.
Daily Video Reflections >
Subscribe at DynamicCatholics.org for Best Advent Ever.
Join the Hallow App’s “Advent Pray25 Challenge” >
Download Hallow and search for our parish by zip code 78412 in the Community tab.
Use MyParishApp for Reflections >
Click the Advent Wreath icon “Emmanuel” for video reflections.
Explore Resources on Formed >
Visit Formed.org. Click “Formed for Parishes” and sign up using zip code 78412.
Attend Weekday Masses
Join us for 8 AM weekday Mass.
Pray the Rosary
Pray for justice and peace in our country and the world.
Shop for the Angel Tree Program
Choose a gift as a family to brighten someone’s Christmas. Click here to learn more.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena
Starting December 3rd in our Adoration Chapel.
Celebrate with Mañanitas on December 12th
7:00 AM: Gather at the Our Lady of Guadalupe mural.
7:15 AM: Rosary.
7:45 AM: Distribution of roses.
8:00 AM: Mass with Mariachi.
9:00 AM: Matachines dance, followed by breakfast in the parish hall.
Mass Quinceañera Blessing
Celebrate those who turned 15 in 2024 at the 11:00 AM Mass on December 8th.
Participate in Las Posadas
Attend 1 or all 9 traditional Posadas (times and locations TBA in the bulletin).
Help Decorate the Church Manger
Join the Liturgical Environment Ministry (date TBA).
Put Up Christmas Lights
Help us decorate the church and Prayer Garden on November 23rd at 8 AM.